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ABRASIVE WHEEL OPERATOR SAFETY SYLLABUS

APPLICABLE ABA GROUPS OR EQUIPMENT TYPES

ANY POWERED WHEEL, CYLINDER, DISC, BELT OR POINT WHICH IS CONSTRUCTED FROM OR COATED WITH ABRASIVE PARTICLES

ACCREDITING BODY

COURSE DURATION & CAPACITY (1 DAY = 7.5 HOURS)

Number of Attendees 6   5  4 3 2 1
Novice Length (hours) 7.5 7 6.5 6 5.5 5
Experienced Course Length (hours) 5.5 5 4.5 4 3.5 3
Safety Refresher Course Length (hours) 5.5 5 4.5 4 3.5 3

CONVERSIONS ARE POSSIBLE FOR DELEGATES WITH APPROPRIATE EXISTING CERTIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TYPES:

  • None

 

NOTES

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

To teach the relevant skills and necessary knowledge and skills required for familiarisation, steering, hydraulic controls, stacking/destacking and specialised stacking.

COURSE CONTENTS (THEORY)

  • The Need to Train & Statutory Requirements
    • Hazards and Risks Occurring with Abrasive Wheels
    • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2, 7 & 8
    • LOLER (The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998)
    • PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)
    • HSG17 (Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels)
    • C.O.S.H.H (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
    • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment 1992)
  • Hazards and Risks Occurring with Abrasive Wheels
  • Types of Abrasive Wheels
  • Speed, Marking of Abrasive Wheels, Storage of Abrasive Wheels
  • Characteristics of Abrasive Wheels and Guarding of Wheels
  • General Safety Rules & Safety Film
  • Multi Choice Theory Test

COURSE CONTENTS (PRACTICAL)

  • Introduction to the Machine
  • Inspection & Testing of Abrasive Wheels for Damage
  • Correct Mounting of Abrasive Wheels (Where Applicable)
  • Correct Use of Air Powered Tools (Where Applicable)
  • Practical Skills Assessment

COURSE DOCUMENTATION

Training records and Progressive Assessment report forwarded to employer. TOP Scheme registration completed on behalf of customer.

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